We had our reverse radiothon.   Don and I donated $10.00 for each call on our show today.  We had 85 calls in the two hours.  Listeners called in and told the name of a restaurant they are grateful for in the Valley.  We rounded up and donated $500.00 to the St. Mary’s Westside Foodbank Alliance and $500 to the United Food Bank .  Here is the list of restaurants the listeners called in about.
We would like to thank these people for helping us:

Donn Rogers Called and is grateful for too many restaurants to mention you can call her directly with a donation to the United Food Bank at   480-926-4897  ext. 212
Ross from  Salernos 3921 East Guadalupe Road ,Gilbert, AZ 85234 (480) 892-0040 who called and and said that he and John Bentley show producer who  produced the EV Home and Garden Show that we broadcast live.  They together donated – $100 to the food bank.  We had the most calls about Salernos.  Everyone loves the food and family at this great family owned business. These are the dishes people were raving about. Vince in mesa love the  pizza  - Bob in Chandler enjoys the Scrambled eggs, Joseyann from Mesa goes for the Angel Hair Pasta with any sauce, John in Tempe,  Lynn in Goodyear loves anything on the menu, Ron in Mesa is a big fan of the pizza.   Jeannie in Chandler couldn’t decide what her favorite is at Salernos ,she likes everything.  Cheryl in Chandler really loves the Veal Parmigiani

Two listeners called in McCormick & Schmick Seafood Del in Tempe he loves the service at the Camelback location 2575 E Camelback Rd # 175, Phoenix, AZ – (602) 468-1200 Dover sole is his favorite dish  The other location is 8777 N Scottsdale Rd # 308, Scottsdale, AZ -480-998-2026  Beverly in  Scottsdale also called in with a praise for McCormick & Schmick Seafood.  She goes to the Scottsdale location.

MaryAnne in Scottsdale is grateful for Il Poggio Di Italia 8752 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 it has many dishes and flavors from her childhood, the dishes are  like New York Italian food that her Mom used to make.  She loves the Calamari.

Cathy in Phoenix loves Café Rhumba 5940 W. Union Hills Drive Suite #120  Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: (602) 298-2289 she loves the tropical  tacos,

Jacqueline in Scottsdale is for  grateful Los Olives Mexican Patio 7328 E 2nd St  Scottsdale, AZ 85251  (480) 946-2256. She loves the margaritas and Cheese Crisp

MaryAnne in Tempe is thrilled with Vincitorio’s Restaurant at 835 E Elliot Rd # C109 Tempe, AZ 85284-1747 (480) 820-2786.  Her favorite dish is Chicken Cacciatore.

Barbara in Tempe Rositas Fine Mexican Food 960 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281-7808  (480) 966-0852 Barbara loves the cheese crisp with green pepper strips.

Dan in Phoenix Monday night burger madness at  Feeneys Restaurant & Grill 6314 N 12th St Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 274-9700,

Faye in Mesa called in about Cajun Seafood Corner 2051 S Dobson Rd # 18 Mesa, AZ 85202-6480 - (480) 491-1680 She loves the Shrimp

Tammy in Phoneix loves  Los Dos Molinos they have two locations  260 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, Arizona 85210-1010  480-969-7475 8684 S. Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85042-7605  602-243-9113

Carol in Chandler called in about Somburros with many locations in the valley.

Steve in Tempe Pita Davita on Warner and East of Gilbert he loves the Chicken Schwarma

Phyllis Scottsdale she honks for Ranch House Grill 5618 East Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85008 (480) 946-1290 she loves the Country Fried Steak

Michelle in Tempe loves Casa Reynoso 3138 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85282-3657 (480) 966-0776 the best refried beans and salsa.

Ray in Scottsdale Uncle Louies 31313 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85266 (480) 595-1122 .  He loves the chicken parmesan sandwich.

Steve in Scottsdale enjoys the Taj Mahal Restaurants 1849 North Scottsdale Road Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 994-1302, He loves the  tandoori chicken and lentil soup.

Sita in Phoenix love George & Sons 11291 E Via Linda # 140 Scottsdale, AZ 85259-4077
(480) 661-6336–. She always loves the Citrus fish, who doesn’t.  Jenny in Scottsdale also called in loving George & Sons.

Donna in Phoenix loves Pita Jungle –click on the name for the website with many locations in the valley. She loves the great service and wonderfully fresh ingredients.  She loves the  caprese salad.

Yronne in Mesa wanted to tell us about India oven 1315 South Gilbert Road, Mesa, AZ -480-892-3333 she really likes the  spinach Paneer .  James in Mesa also had good things to say about the Indian Oven he likes the  Tandoori mixed grill.

Mary in Gilbert Elephant Bar – Click on their name and check out the website for many locations in the valley. She loves the  lamb shanks.

Jim in Phoenix called in about Dragon Palace 13825 North 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85032-5680 - (602) 971-8880

Debbie in Gilbert loves Anise Vietnamese Restaurant.2090 N Dobson Rd Chandler, AZ 85224 - (480) 732-0777 She is not the only one Peggy in Surprise also called in to give it praise.  They both love the  #23  Grilled Pork and Shrimp with Rice vermicelli

Anna in mesa loves the lettuce wraps at Pei Wei Asian Diner with many locations in the valley.

Melissa in Chandler likes the pizza La bocca 699 S. Mill Ave.#115, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-5244

Hal in Phoenix loves the Hong Gourmet buffet which has a few locations in the valley .  He can’t get enough  of the oysters on the half shell , he enjoys the Mongolian gill, there is great variety and really clean.  He goes to the Chandler Blvd & 48th Streets.

Joan in fountain hills loves many things at the MPJ’s Grill 15225 North Fountain Hills Boulevard #104 Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-2300 (480) 284-6767 . She loves the sugar spice salmon with creamy spinach pasta with Parmesan cheese. Fountain Hills

La Donna in Phoenix enjoys Texas Roadhouse with many locations in the valley she likes the chicken & Ribs. Jim in mesa also likes the Texas Roadhouse – he likes the pork chops ribs.

Sally in Peoria enjoys The keg many locations in the valley.  She likes the prime rib.

Jennifer in Tempe always loves  Saharas Middle Eastern Cuisine 808 S mill ave Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-1971– Mcclintock & Southern.  She loves the Meza platter and lentil soup which is excellent.

Nan in Chandler called to talk about  Valle Luna with many locations in the valley.   She goes to the one on Dobson & Ray.  She enjoys the Mexican Pizza.  Dave in Mesa also loves the Valle Luna he loves the free bean dip and salsa.

Jennifer in Tempe supports all the independent restaurants .  At Anise Vietnamese Restaurant 2090 N Dobson Rd, Chandler AZ 85224480.732.0777 . She loves The green bean and shrimp salad.

Charlie in Tempe is grateful for any restaurants that has great service and great food.

Jim  in Tempe Pinnacle Peak patio 10426 E Jomax Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85262-6064  (480) 585-1599–.  He loves the steak.

Harriet in Scottsdale Vincents on Camelback 3930 East Camelback Road, Phoenix ,AZ , 85018, (602) 224-0225.  She loves the lobster haberno – and the chocolate soufflé

Cheryl loves the tri tip at Famous Dave which has many locations here in the valley.  She also loves Salernos in Gilbert.  She loves the veal parmesan.

Joanie in Tempe Manuels Mexican Food with many locations in the valley.  She recommends the chicken enchilada.

Will in Gilbert loves the BBQ Brisket at Joe’s Real BBQ301 N. Gilbert Rd  Gilbert, AZ 85234  (480) 503-3805.

Becky in Scottsdale loves the French Food at Voltaires French Restaurants 8340 E Mcdonald Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85250-6220 (480) 948-1005 a little pricey. She loves the  sweet breads.

Pete in Mesa loves the Wild Thaiger 2631 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004  (602) 241-8995.  He likes the Seafood Pad Thai.

Pat in Tempe is grateful for Swadees Thai with many locations she likes the 5055 W Ray Rd # 8 Chandler, AZ 85226-6111 (480) 785-1640,  She is going there for the first time

Rita in Gilbert is grateful for Blue 32 sports Grill at 1524 E Williams Field Road Gilbert, AZ 85295  (480) 963-0032 she loves any of their specialty burgers.

Karen in Gilbert El Sol Mexican 760 N. Arizona Avenue Chandler, AZ 85225 - (480) 786-0811 . She loves the green chili burrito,

Sue in mesa Nandos Mexican Cafe She goes to the one on McDowell & Power. She loves just about everything green chili burro.

Dennis in Glendale Dough Boys Pizza 9230 W. Northern Ave. Ste. 109  Peoria, AZ 85305  ph: 623-772-6300 they love the Pizza

Eva in Mesa Café Laguna 2235 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ – (480) 985-0030 Power and Baseline & Recker . The  Fry bread is delicious.

Joyce in Scottsdale Ranch house Grill5618 East Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85008 (480) 946-1290 She loves the  blt wrap

Janet in mesa called in that she is grateful to her Son & Daughter in law for taking such good care of her during her recuperation from surgery.  They are treating her to delicious home cooked food.

Debbie in Scottsdale loves the Spicy Italian pizza Spinatos has many locations in the valley she goes to the one on Frank LLoyd Wright and Via Linda.

Vicki in Mesa TC eggingtons 1660 South Alma School Road Mesa, Arizona 85210 (480) 345-9288 She loves the omelet with crab It is called the cottage reef .

Jim in Scottsdale tried Waddelles Longhorn Corral 1629 N 195th Ave Buckeye, AZ 85396-5730  (623) 853-0395 after he heard us rave about the huge steaks and burgers.  He tried a ham and cheese sandwich and he can’t wait to come back to enjoy the cowboy atmosphere. Its a wonderful place

Jerry in Apache Junction loves  Sing Hi  Chop Suey House at 27 W Madison St Phoenix, AZ 85003-2121(602) 253-7848 they love the  wor wonton soup.

Check back later for the rest of the restaurants.